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Eliot, George [Marian Evans].
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Romola. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1863
- paper
8vo (192 x 114mm.), 3 volumes, first book edition, first issue, advertisement leaf at end of volume 2, original green cloth, spine decorated and lettered in gilt, modern fold-over green cloth box
Provenance
Illustrated London News, old stamp on each title; Ingram, armorial bookplate; Michael Sadleir, book label
Literature
Baker & Ross A7.21; Sadleir 817 (but not this copy, despite provenance)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Originally published in Cornhill Magazine between July 1862 and August 1863. Baker and Ross describe this as the first issue of the first book edition, the second issue bearing the words "second edition" on the title-page.